Naseeruddin opens film preservation, restoration workshop

After having accomplished a successful inaugural edition of an academic initiative focused on film preservation and restoration in 2015, this year the Film Heritage Foundation in association with Viacom18 have once again joined hands with the aim to save and uphold the legacy of India’s cinematic heritage.

The inaugural event, which was held in the National Film Archive of India here on Thursday, saw support from Naseeruddin, who was the guest of honour. At the inaugural event, filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, and chairman CII National Committee on Media & Entertainment & Group CEO Viacom18 Media Pvt - Sudhanshu Vats, addressed the audience about the need to preserve India’s rich film legacy.

Naseerudin said in a statement: “It is a matter of great pride for me to be here. On behalf of the entire film fraternity, I would like to thank Shivendra for this initiative.

“I am very proud that there are 50 films of mine in the archive list here. I can’t thank P.K. Nair saab enough because he has inspired a generation of youngsters to follow him in his footsteps.”